Infopowering at Library

Item 255 #13c

Language
Page 201, line 50, strike "$5,572,297" and insert "$6,572,297".
Page 201, line 50, strike "$5,577,988" and insert "$8,277,988".
Page 202, line 9, before "It", insert "A."
Page 202, after line 24, insert:
"B. This Item includes $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year from the general fund to assist The Library of Virginia in its efforts to increase computer and Internet access at local public libraries.  This Item also includes $1,700,000 the second year from the general fund for electronic resource materials.  The Librarian of Virginia and the Secretary of Technology shall collaborate in developing proposals for alternative Internet access spaces in public libraries designed to encourage usage by individuals who are less likely to use conventional library facilities.  The Librarian of Virginia, in consultation with the Secretary of Technology, shall report to the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees prior to the 2002 Session of the General Assembly on progress made in using these funds to advance public access to technology and electronic information, including Internet-based information."

Explanation
(This amendment provides funds for "Infopowering the Commonwealth," the technology plan for The Library of Virginia. The funds were included in the Department of Technology Planning in the introduced budget. This amendment also directs the Librarian of Virginia, in consultation with the Secretary of Technology, to report on progress of increasing Internet access.)